Why will food formation be affected if chlorophyll is lacking in photosynthesis?
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Correct answer: Because chlorophyll helps capture light energy
The governing concept is the role of chlorophyll as the main light-absorbing pigment in green plants. Photosynthesis requires light energy to drive the formation of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water. If chlorophyll is absent or greatly reduced, less light energy is absorbed and the rate of food formation generally decreases, though other conditions also affect the rate. Hence A is correct; B, C, and D assign unrelated animal or digestive functions to chlorophyll.
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Because chlorophyll helps capture light energy
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is the role of chlorophyll as the main light-absorbing pigment in green plants. Photosynthesis requires light energy to drive the formation of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water. If chlorophyll is absent or greatly reduced, less light energy is absorbed and the rate of food formation generally decreases, though other conditions also affect the rate. Hence A is correct; B, C, and D assign unrelated animal or digestive functions to chlorophyll.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Life Processes.
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